Things to Do & See in Saskatoon

Looking for fun ways to spend a day with family or friends in and around Saskatoon? Here is a list of 100+ fun activities to do in and around (within 2 hours drive) Saskatoon.

Contents

1. Museums & Historic Sites.

2. Outdoor & Nature Adventures

3. Zoos, Farms & Petting Zoos

4. Amusement Parks & Fun Centres

5. Events & Festivals

I. Museums & Historic Sites

1. Museum of Natural Sciences

A visit to the Museum takes you on a journey through geological time, with its displays of fossils, minerals and rocks, animals and plants. Learn about air-breathing fishes, swimming reptiles, flying reptile and more including plants, geology. There is also a working seismograph on display in an adjacent hallway. Details

2. Western Development Museum

Learn about human history of Saskatchewan! Boom Town. See the police station, newspaper office, a dentist’s office in 1910s. Meet the Worthys family – a Saskatchewan farm family in Winning the Prairie Gamble. Also learn about Nellie McClung and Violet McNaughton – two women who were influential in the suffrage movement. You can also find collections of vintage automobiles and farm equipment. The upper level of the Museum houses the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame and displays the portraits and biographies of the inductees. Details

Location: 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon.

Phone: 306-931-1910

Hours: Closed on New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, November 20, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day

Family (parents or guardians & dependant children under 18 years) $25.00

3. Museum of Antiquities

Experience the artistic traditions of Western civilizations including Greek and Roman and the more recent collections from ancient Near East and Egypt. They also have replicas and original pieces of various other civilizations. Details

Metered Parking is available in front of the Administration Building, the University Club and the Physical Activity Complex (PAC). Lot Parking is available in Lot “R” in front of the PAC and in the Place Riel Lot. There is also nearby parking in the Stadium Parkade on College Drive.

4. Marr Residence

Marr Residence is the oldest house in Saskatoon and is currently owned by the City of Saskatoon. It was built in 1884 by Alexander Marr. The residence features various exhibits about the history of the Saskatoon and its settlers. Stroll the beautiful garden before you end your visit. Details

Location: 326 11th Street East – Saskatoon.

Phone: 306-652-1201

Hours: Open throughout the year

Admission: Free. Donations are appreciated.

5. Children’s Discovery Museum

Learning while playing is the theme behind this fun Children’s Museum. Plan a city, camp out at the North Woods campsite, explore their creativity, spend time dancing and singing, take part in puppet shows and more. Details

Closed to the public: Mondays and all holidays (Ukrainian religious and Canadian statutory); Sundays from September 1 to April 1; December 24, 25, 26 and January 6 and 7th; March 31 to conduct an audited inventory; Julian calendar Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.

8. Diefenbaker Canada Centre

The museum preserves the collections representing the life and times of John G. Diefenbaker. The museum also holds educational programs, several international and national exhibitions.The museum also holds virtual exhibitions. Details

Location:

101 Diefenbaker Place, University of Saskatachewan, Saskatoon.

Phone: 306-966-8384

Hours: Open Year around. Closed for the Holiday Season from December 17th until January 2nd, as well as Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Family Day, and Good Friday.

10. University of Saskatchewan Observatory

Want to see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, comets? The Observatory at the U of S has a 3 meter long refracting telescope that can be used to view the night sky on clear Saturday nights. How about a tour of our solar system? Want to know more about black holes? Learn more on the celestial objects at the museum Observatory. Details

Location: University of Saskatchewan Campus, 1 Block North of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue, Saskatoon. Pay parking is available in the lot immediately east of the observatory. Phone: (306) 966-6429

11. Woodlawn Cemetery

A designated National Historic Site, the Woodlawn Cemetry is a 94-acre site marking the lives lived. Located here, is the Next of Kin Memorial dedicated to those who served in Canada’s armed forces. Details

Location : 1502 – 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon
Phone: 306-975-3308

Hours: Daily | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Admission: Free

12. Canadian Light Source

Visit a synchrotron facility at the University of Saskatchewan and find out how they are used in various fields. Details

Location : 44 Innovation Blvd on the University of Saskatchewan campus near the Innovation Place Research Park

Phone: 306-657-3771

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday |2:00 PM

Admission: Free

13. Art Galleries

Visit contemporary art galleries and set the spark for creative imagination.

14. Batoche National Historic Site

Located 1 hour north of Saskatoon, the Batoche National Historic Site is a perfect family getaway. Tour the river on a canoe, go horseback riding along the trails, enjoy the natural beauty of the batoche, see wild life, hear the calls of the red-tailed hawls, the sqawks of the gulls and the pelicans, or smell the wildflowers. Journey through time as you learn the story of Batoche’s early settledment and the events leading to the Battle of Batoche in 1885. Go treasure hunting or ride the batoche shuttle to explore the site. Details

15. Duck Lake Historical Museum

See on display various pieces of artwork, sculptures and paintings of Saskatchewan artists at the Art Gallery here. Amoung the exhibit, a noteworthy one is the hand written log book from Prince Albert volunteers to 1885 uniforms and medals. Learn the history of First Nations, the Metis people and the Duck Lake settlers. The Centre also offers guided tours of the Duck Lake Murals. Details.

16. Station Arts Centre

Rosthern’s old Railway depot has been renovated and turned into the current Station Arts Centre. It still retains the original mansard roofing, one of the few such left in the province. If you are fascinated with trains, you would surely enjoy a visit to this place. Enjoy a touch of history with art. The centre celebrates musical concerts to theatre performances which are highly popular in the community. The centre also has an art gallery which conducts various programs for young artists. The Station’s tea room is a popular lunch time destination for locals and tourists alike. Details

Location: 701 Railway Avenue, Rosthern. Phone: 306-232-5332

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission: Free

17. Saskatchewan Railway Museum

Visitors come here to see heritage railways building, memorabilia, and railcars. Also present at Hawker siding is the Eaton Memorial, a Historical Heritage Site. This monument commemorates the internment camp of the 1919 where people of Ukrainian and German origin were detained as enemy aliens. Details

Location: Located south-west of Saskatoon on the Pike Lake highway, just 3 km off the highway to Calgary on Highway 60. If you are coming from the South Circle Drive Bridge, take the highway toward the Berry Barn and turn right at the first major turnoff, Hodgson Road, and travel until you meet the Pike Lake Highway.

18. Fort Battleford National Historic Site

Located 1.5 hour north-west of Saskatoon is the Fort Battleford National Historic Site. Watch soliders in scarlet serge march. Learn about life in Fort Battleford in the 1800s, hear stories of early settlers and First Nations and the North-West Mounted Police. Enjoy disc golf, go on a self-guided audio tour. On select days go for ghost walks, explore haunted fort during Halloween, enjoy a fun day during Forst day in July. Details

19. Fish Creek National Historic Site

Located 1 hour from Saskatoon, this is the place where the Metis regrouped to attack the NorthWest Field Force. Details

Location: Heading north from Saskatoon on Highway 11, turn east on highway 312 at Rosthern. The Battle of Tourond’s Coulee / Fish Creek National Historic Site of Canada is located 17 kilometres south off Highway 312. The battle site is where the cairn is and the event will be celebrated. Middleton’s camp is before the battle site, so do not take the first turn, but continue south. The battle site is fenced and the cairn visible from the road.

Hours : Daily. This is a non-operational site with no Visitor Reception Centre

Admission: Free

II. Nature & Outdoor Fun

1. Cranberry Flats Conservation Area

The large sandy beaches of the Conservation beckons visitors year round to enjoy nature trails, bird watching, laze in the sun or swimming. Take in the beauty of nature while enjoying the sunrise or sunset. Details

Location: Head south on Lorne Avenue (Highway 219) and t urn right onto Grasswood Road (Road 360). At the first intersection, turn left onto Strathcona Avenue (Road 3055). The parking lot is about 2.75 km from the intersection on the right.
Phone: 306-665-6888.

Hours : Daily | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Admission : Free

2. Wanuskein Heritage Park

Above the Opimihaw Creek is a part of history that is slowly being uncovered. Be a part of this journey and learn about Saskatchewan’s indigenous people. Tour the visitor center and participate in various programs including Bison Hunt, Traditional Games, Tipi Rising and more. Walk the various trails or participate in guided walks. Spend the night in a traditional Tipi in the Opimihaw Valley. Listen to the stories of First Nations people who lived before and learn the history of the prairies. Wanuskein’s archaeological finds are one of the finest Pre-Contact Occupation of the Great Plains of North America. Keep checking the website to see when the archaeological dig site will be open. Details

Location : RR #4 Penner Road, Saskatoon

Located just 15 minutes from the Saskatoon International Airport, and 15 minutes from downtown Saskatoon.

Tipi Sleepover: 15 Participant minimum. $39.00/person, $25.00/chaperone. If your group is smaller than 15 then there is a minimum charge of $577.50.

3. Meewasin Valley

Learn about the cultural heritage along the Meewasin valley. Visit the Interpretive Centre and take part in nature activities and nature inspired art and craft program. Tour the art gallery, take part in walking tours, and see the hands-on exhibits at the Center. Go on a canoe tour and learn about South Saskatchewan River. Details

Location : Located just off the Meewasin Trail at the foot of the Victoria/Traffic Bridge at 402 Third Avenue South, Saskatoon

Phone: 306-665-6888

Hours : Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

May – August | Weekends & Holidays | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

September – April | Weekends & Holidays | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Admission : Free. Donations are welcome.

4. Beaver Creek Conservation Area

This short grass prairie site is a microcosm of the Meewasin Valley. Find out why this place is called Beaver Creek. Go for nature hikes, take part in children’s programs, learn about creek habitat. During winter enjoy cross country skiing across the Meewasin Trail. Details

Location : Located approximately 13 km south of Saskatoon. Starting at Lorne Avenue, take Highway #219 south of Saskatoon. After about 12 km you will see a sign Beaver Creek East, do not turn here, continue past this sign about 1 km to a sign on the right reading “Beaver Creek Conservation Area.” Turn right (west) and follow the winding road to the parking lot.

5. Solar Gardens

Voted one of the premier attractions in Saskatoon, this is a beautiful place with geraniums, petunias, and marigold. Solar garden offers succulent making classes, and bread and pizza making classes. Details

6. Saskatoon Civic Conservatory

Enjoy seasonal floral displays along with orchids, tropical and arid plants. DetailsLocation: Adjacent to the former Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Crescent East

Phone: 306-975-2546

Hours : Daily | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed on Christmas Day

Admission: Silver collection box (donation)

7. Candle Lake Provincial Park

The sandy beaches with its clear waters lure visitors to the Candle Lake Provincial Park. Enjoy water based activities, interpretive programs, golf, snowmobiling, cross country skiing in winter. Details

Location: Located 2.5 h from Saskatoon and less than an hour northeast of Prince Albert at Candle Lake.

Phone: (306) 929-8400

Hours : Regular Park hours

Admission: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00

8. Pike Lake Provincial Park

An oxbow of the South Saskatchewan River, Pike Lake beckons visitors with its beach, sand-dunes, and maple groves. Rent a canoe, or go hiking, see the waterfowls, enjoy a picnic, and more. Spend a day on the beach swimming or have a fun time at the leisure pool with its waterslide. Golfers can enjoy the 18-hole miniature golf course. Stroll along the shore or go on a nature trail through the aspen woodland. Details

Location: Located 20 minutes from Saskatoon

Phone: (306) 933-6966

Hours : Regular Park hours

Miniature Golf : June | Daily. Glow golfing every Saturday

Admission: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00

9. Blackstrap Provincial Park

Windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, fishing, swimming, boating, cross country skiing in winter are but few of the activities that can be enjoyed at the Blackstrap Provincial Park. Enjoy a pleasant hike, send the night camping, picnic in the grounds, or just relax. Details

Location: Located 40 minutes south of Saskatoon.

Phone: (306)492-5675

Hours: Regular Park hours

Admission: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00

10. The Prairie Lily

Enjoy the beauty of the Meewasin Valley while cruising on the Prairie Lily. You can choose from Brunch, lunch or dinner cruises. Details

Location: The Prairie Lily dock is located at the edge of the river adjacent to the former Mendel Art Gallery on Spadina Crescent. The Prairie Lily is at the river’s edge at the foot of the broad set of stairs (and wheelchair path) from the north corner of the parking lot near the Gallery.

11. Saskatoon Nature

Biking is a great way to explore Saskatoon . Saskatoon has extensive hiking paths along the Meewasin Valley .

Cost: free and ticketed events.

12. Fort Carlton Provincial Park

Take a stroll to the North Saskatchewan River, enjoy a picnic, trek along the Carlton Trail, camp overnight. Enjoy activities at the Visitor Center. See the reconstructed fur-trading and provision store, touch the buffalo hides, beaver pelts, guns. Go on a guided tour to the tepee encampment and the buildings. Details

Location: Located 27 km west of Duck Lake on Highway 212.

Phone: (306) 467-5205

Hours: May long weekend – June last week | Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
July – Labour Day | Thursday – Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The campground and picnic area are open every day from May long weekend to September.

13. Danielson Provincial Park

As summer approach visitors head to the Danielson Provincial Park to revel in the warmth of the sun. The Lake is a popular angling spot, with lots of fish species. During winter enjoy ice fishing. See the exhibits on the construction of Gardiner Dam at the visitor center, tour the power station, hike the trans Canada trail, go swimming and boating.Details

Location: Located 1 hour south of Saskatoon, at the north end of Lake Diefenbaker at Elbow, SK

Phone: (306) 857-5510

Hours : Regular Park hours

Admission: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00

14. Douglas Provincial Park

Windsurfing, angling, swimming, sailing, skiing, are but few of the recreational activities that can be enjoyed at the Douglas Provincial Park. Watch wildlife, hike the Jupiter Nature trail to see the sand-dunes, or the Cacti Trail to see larger active sand dunes. or the Trans Canada trail will take you to the beautiful sandy beaches. Attend the interpretive programs in July and August. Details

Location: Located 100 km northwest of Moose Jaw on the Qu’Appelle arm of Diefenbaker

2. Youth Farm Corn Maze

Enjoy the two corn mazes – a 2-acre ‘Small Stalks’ for young guests and 6-acre ‘Crazy Cobler’ for more advanced mazers. In addition are other activities like climbing wall, a petting zoo, sumo suits, train rides and inflatables.Details

Location: Located 1 km south of Rosthern at the Youth Farm Bible Camp. Turn East off of Highway 11 and take Mennonite Nursing Home Road. Follow the signs to the corn maze. Phone: 855-855-9322 ext 2

The Toll Booth at the park entrance is in operation from May 1 until Labour Day. ($2.00 per vehicle, cash only)

IV. Amusement Parks & Fun Centres

1. The Fun Factory

The Fun Factory has tunnels, slides, ball pits, and much more! The lazer tag arena is filled with music and glow in the dark wall graphics. Kids can also play a variety of classic redemption and arcade style games. The general age limit for the play-unit is 10 years old. The age limit for the toddler area is 3 years old. Details

3. Grip It Climbing

With climbing terrains suitable for different skill levels, Grip It Indoor Rock Climbing is sure to challenge kids and adults alike. Its a top rope, lead, and boulder gym providing safe climbing experience for new climbers with professional instructors. Details

Location: 501 23th Street W, Saskatoon. Ph: (306) 664-9255

Hours: Open Year-round. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Closed ALL Holidays. Open Boxing Day and New Years Eve.

17. Climbing Wall

18. Gymnastics

Flip over Flip! A great place for kids and adults to burn off steam.Saskatoon Flip is a gymnastics playground offering programs based around gymnastics movement including Flip babies, Flip Kinders, Flip Kidz.

23. Manitou Spring Resort and Mineral Spa

Manitou Springs Mineral Spa is a European-style spa and hotel overlooking Lake Manitou. Lake Manitou or The Dead Sea of Canada as it is referred, due to its therapeutic properties, has extremely high mineral and salt content. Like in the Dead Sea of Israel, here you can float effortlessly. Various therapeutic services including sweedish massage, reflexology are offered at the resort. Details